Driver in fatal wreck now faces charge of felony death by vehicle

Published: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 8:49 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 8:49 p.m.

ASHEVILLE - A woman charged with DWI in a fatal accident Saturday now faces a charge of felony death by motor vehicle.

After consultation with the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office, the Asheville Police Department arrested and charged Kimberly Folston at her residence at 52C Erskine St. Apartments in Asheville Tuesday evening.

The collision, which occurred Saturday on U.S. Highway 25 near Rock Hill Road in Asheville, claimed the life of Sierra Allen, 27, of Arden.

<p>ASHEVILLE - A woman charged with DWI in a fatal accident Saturday now faces a charge of felony death by motor vehicle. </p><p>After consultation with the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office, the Asheville Police Department arrested and charged Kimberly Folston at her residence at 52C Erskine St. Apartments in Asheville Tuesday evening.</p><p> </p><p>The collision, which occurred Saturday on U.S. Highway 25 near Rock Hill Road in Asheville, claimed the life of Sierra Allen, 27, of Arden. </p><p>Investigators say a 1993 Chevrolet Lumina driven southbound by Folston, 45, crossed the center lane of Highway 25 at 8:37 p.m. and struck Allen's moped in the northbound lane.</p><p>The Asheville Police Department initially charged Folston with driving while impaired and said additional charges may be filed.</p>